BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 1. The declaration of
2026 as the “Year of Urban Planning and Architecture” in Azerbaijan
is a well-considered decision responding to contemporary
challenges, the head of a department at the Baku City Executive
Authority, Metin Huseynov, said, Trend reports.
He made the remarks during a panel session of the forum on the
topic “Public Processes in the Media Sphere,” held in Baku.
“This decision is not limited to a single calendar year and
represents the continuation of a new phase in Baku’s urban planning
policy—a development model integrated into systemic and
international standards. A notable example is the hosting of WUF13
in Baku,” he said.
Huseynov added that Baku’s modern urban landscape and
architectural landmarks have already become part of its global
image. He also noted that comprehensive measures are being
implemented to improve the city’s environmental conditions,
including the application of modern technologies, reduction of
industrial waste, development of alternative energy sources, and
ongoing projects for the protection of the Caspian Sea.
The official further stated that reconstruction and restoration
work in the liberated territories, carried out under the
instructions of President Ilham Aliyev, have been met with
appreciation from both domestic and international visitors. He
noted that during each visit to Karabakh and East Zangezur, new
developments and achievements are observed.
